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Spinoff: Good movies and TV shows with bad beginnings
Posted on 10/16/20 at 10:44 am
Posted on 10/16/20 at 10:44 am
We talk about endings a lot. We even talk about great pilots a lot. But let's talk about great shows or movies with bad beginnings.
Succession comes to mind as something that took about half a season to grab my attention. My first reaction was "god damn all these people suck". But then by the end of season 1, and all of season 2, that shite knocked it out of the park.
Succession comes to mind as something that took about half a season to grab my attention. My first reaction was "god damn all these people suck". But then by the end of season 1, and all of season 2, that shite knocked it out of the park.
Posted on 10/16/20 at 10:46 am to truthbetold
This will be unpopular
But Breaking Bad is kind of a slog to get started in. Everyone is miserable, the setting is miserable, etc.
But Breaking Bad is kind of a slog to get started in. Everyone is miserable, the setting is miserable, etc.
Posted on 10/16/20 at 10:48 am to truthbetold
Parks and Rec
the 1st season was not good
also Black Sails, as the first couple of episodes are some of the cheesiest and worst episodes of the show
the 1st season was not good
also Black Sails, as the first couple of episodes are some of the cheesiest and worst episodes of the show
This post was edited on 10/16/20 at 10:50 am
Posted on 10/16/20 at 10:54 am to truthbetold
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Succession comes to mind as something that took about half a season to grab my attention.
I don’t think this qualifies as being “bad”
Posted on 10/16/20 at 10:55 am to truthbetold
Seinfeld is doesn't hit it's stride until after the first season or two.
Posted on 10/16/20 at 11:03 am to truthbetold
Always Sunny definitely got a step up when they added Frank for season 2.
Posted on 10/16/20 at 11:09 am to truthbetold
Star Trek: TNG got off to an awkward start with a new set of characters, new ships, new enemies, and a new period of time. It was a lot for fans to absorb quickly.
It took at least half the season before things started feeling comfortable.
The show was really rocking by third season.
It took at least half the season before things started feeling comfortable.
The show was really rocking by third season.
Posted on 10/16/20 at 11:19 am to Pettifogger
quote:has one of the best pilots of all time though
But Breaking Bad is kind of a slog to get started in. Everyone is miserable, the setting is miserable, etc.
Posted on 10/16/20 at 11:21 am to truthbetold
Black Sails
First few episodes are a slow plodding beginning, but the series turns out to be outstanding. One of the best written shows ever. The monologues and dialogue on the show were a masterclass in writing.
First few episodes are a slow plodding beginning, but the series turns out to be outstanding. One of the best written shows ever. The monologues and dialogue on the show were a masterclass in writing.
Posted on 10/16/20 at 11:29 am to truthbetold
Parks & Rec
Seinfeld
Community
Hot Fuzz
American Dad
Seinfeld
Community
Hot Fuzz
American Dad
Posted on 10/16/20 at 11:29 am to truthbetold
Seinfeld is the correct answer. I don't even think I cracked a smile the first time I saw the first season.
Posted on 10/16/20 at 1:22 pm to TigerAlumni2010
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Always Sunny definitely got a step up when they added Frank for season 2.
The first season is still really strong though.
Posted on 10/16/20 at 1:28 pm to truthbetold
Spartacus. The first few episodes were cheesy gorefests but then it toned down and got into a really nice groove and became a very good show by the end of the season.
Posted on 10/16/20 at 2:07 pm to Salmon
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also Black Sails, as the first couple of episodes are some of the cheesiest and worst episodes of the show
Good to know. I didn’t watch past episode one, but I’d like to give it another shot.
Posted on 10/16/20 at 2:09 pm to truthbetold
Peaky Blinders. I only say this because i stated and stopped watching 2-3 times before i actually got hooked. Subtitles saved it for me
Posted on 10/16/20 at 2:12 pm to Pettifogger
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This will be unpopular
But Breaking Bad is kind of a slog to get started in. Everyone is miserable, the setting is miserable, etc.
You know, that's actually a really good answer. Not necessarily bad, but I did find it slow compared to the middle and end. Have an upvote.
Posted on 10/16/20 at 2:15 pm to truthbetold
Cache is pretty boring at the beginning, you really have to fight to stick it out...doesn't get intriguing for awhile.
The Pledge has the distinction of having a bad beginning and a bad ending...only the middle parts are worth salvaging.
The Pledge has the distinction of having a bad beginning and a bad ending...only the middle parts are worth salvaging.
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